Environmental protection
Chimney height approvals
Certain chimneys serving industrial or business furnaces or boilers need approval from us before they are first used
Contaminated land
View the contaminated land strategy and register
Dust and vibration
The majority of complaints we get about dust and vibration are connected to construction and demolition sites
Environmental permits
We inspect and regulate certain industrial processes to reduce pollution with a specific focus on improving air quality
Noise
Noise is part of our daily lives but the council and police have legal powers to deal with excessive noise
Light nuisances
Light in the wrong place, at the wrong time, can be intrusive
Odours and drains
Information on odours and sewage drains and how to making a complaint
Smoke and bonfires
Advice around smoke and bonfires and how to make a complaint
Water testing
Safety testing for private water supplies, mains water and bathing water